Influenza

Immunize Canada has launched its 2019-2020 influenza and pneumococcal immunization awareness campaign, and it’s full of resources for healthcare providers.

We know the influenza vaccine prevents or attenuates the infectious disease, but its effectiveness varies each year due to a multitude of factors

Older adults need to know all of their options for vaccination, including the high-dose vaccine. Let’s try harder to make our communities flu-free, so that seniors can be with their grandchildren, not in hospitals.

Provide guidance on use of oseltamivir and zanamivir to prevent and treat seasonal influenza

National Seniors Day happened on October 1, and an event in Toronto focused on preparations for the coming flu season given the high risks for hospitalization and death among older adults.

The B.C. chapter of the Canadian Association for Retired Persons (CARP) is partnering with pharmacies to help make the high-dose flu vaccine more readily available for its members.